Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs. Northern has a population of about 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Ask a few Northern students what drew them to our university and you will get a variety of answers. That's because there is no single thing that make students want to go to Northern; it is ALL the things that we do here. Northern is big enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs but is also small enough that every time you walk across campus, you'll probably wave "hi" to someone you know.

Curiosity is the raw ingredient of knowledge. It causes us to ask questions, to seek answers, to learn. At Northern Michigan University, natural curiosity and intellectual challenge meet in stimulating classes grounded in the liberal arts. So wherever your curiosity leads you, you can count on the support you need to take the next step, ask the next question, propose the next hypothesis.

The mission of the Northern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports and the United States Olympic Training Site is to create an environment that promotes academic excellence, interpersonal growth and social development; embraces diversity; teaches lifetime leisure skills; fosters spirit and tradition; and builds a lifelong connection to NMU.

Yes, you'll attend your classes, but what else will you be doing as a student at Northern? There's so much stuff to choose from. There's a student organization or club – almost 300 at last count-- for just about every interest. If you're into investigating the paranormal, anime or improv comedy, there's a group. Cheer on your fellow Wildcats at a hockey game or volleyball match. Join a competitive club sport or an intramural team. The sky is the limit.

In the women’s 5k freestyle race, the ‘Cats placed six skiers inside the top 15. Junior Monica Markvardsen was the first NMU skier to cross the line, coming in third place with a time of (0:13:55.7). Junior Marie Helen Soderman was next for the ‘Cats finishing in fourth place with a time of (0:13:58.3). Sophomore Molly Burger finished in sixth place (0:14:10.4). Rounding out the field for NMU was junior Libby Ellis (eighth place), junior Rosie Frankowski (ninth), sophomore Jordyn Ross (15th), freshman Felicia Gesior (27th) and freshman Ingrid Saupstad (44th).

On Sunday, the men’s and women’s teams competed in the 10k classic to conclude the weekend. The men’s team had seven skiers finish inside the top 20, with Marsket (0:26:02.8), Soderman (0:26:08.7) and Bratrud (0:26:38.7) finishing third, fourth and fifth respectively. Also finishing for the ‘Cats were Bowler (ninth), Hugus (10th), Cartwright (12th) and Cutts (20th).

On the women’s side, Markvardsen (0:31:12.9)and Soderman (0:31:21.9)crossed the line in first and second respectively in the classic race. Burger, Ross and Frankowski were next to finish for NMU, coming in seventh, eighth and ninth place respectively. Other finishes for the ‘Cats were Saupstad (13th), Ellis (14th) and Gesior (16th)

No team score was kept during the event.

NMU has the remainder of the month off from competition before competing in the U.S. National Championships in Rumford, Maine. The four day event will take place Jan.1-7.